Churchill

Name: Churchill
Start: 2026-03-27T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-27T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts

Schedule

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lied Center for Performing Arts | Lincoln, NE

Winston Churchill has just been awarded honorary U.S. citizenship by President John F. Kennedy. To mark this historic occasion, The American-Oxford Society invites the former Prime Minister to reflect on what this honor means to him.
Written by acclaimed British actor David Payne, this compelling one-man show—starring Daniel Payne—blends humor, insight, and powerful storytelling to bring Churchill’s legacy to life. Daniel carries on the role his father originated, bringing a new generation’s perspective to this larger-than-life figure.
Audiences will be captivated by tales of his adventures during the Boer War, his fierce political battles, and his enduring bond with America and its presidents. Most revealing of all, Churchill offers intimate reflections on the two most influential women in his life—his wife, Clementine, and Queen Elizabeth.
With the intrigue of The Crown and the intensity of The Darkest Hour, Churchill delivers an unforgettable evening with one of history’s most extraordinary leaders.